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AV51 WRG

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,303 mi
Last recorded165,303 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 WRG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 165,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear chassis legs have surface rust

Fail 22 Jul 2017 165,278 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front brake discs worn/lipped

chip in winscreen

vehicle has surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2016 156,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 156,141 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded sevrel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 155,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box deteriorated

front bumper damaged

underside of vheicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 150,436 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

backbox deteriorated

nearside rear wheel binding

offside rear wheel binding

Fail 18 Apr 2013 150,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

backbox deteriorated

nearside rear wheel binding

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 29 Mar 2012 150,101 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 150,101 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorated {back box}

Pass 5 Apr 2011 127,300 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 127,300 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,005 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 113,005 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 101,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 84,307 miles

alternater belt perished

Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,589 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 66,589 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 55,298 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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AV51 WRG is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV51 WRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV51 WRG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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